Corporate Board Profile
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| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2019-03-22 | Ms. Gass’ qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include her over 25 years of experience in the retail and consumer goods industries, including 6 years with Kohl’s. Her insight and direct knowledge of Kohl’s current operations and strategic opportunities within the retail industry is also invaluable. |
| 2020-03-26 | Our Chief Executive Officer since May 2018. Ms. Gass joined the Company in 2013 as Chief Customer Officer and was named Chief Merchandising Officer in June 2015 and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer-elect in October 2017 and assumed the Chief Executive Officer role in May 2018. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Gass spent more than 16 years with Starbucks Corporation holding a variety of leadership roles across marketing, global strategy and merchandising, including President, Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2023-03-07 | MICHELLE GASS President, Levi Strauss & Co. 54 2023 None |
| 2024-03-14 | Michelle Gass President and Chief Executive Officer, Levi Strauss & Co. AGE: 56 DIRECTOR SINCE: 2023 COMMITTEES: None Board Compensation Table: Mr. Bergh and Ms. Gass did not receive any additional compensation for their service on our Board of Directors during fiscal year 2023. |
| 2025-03-12 | President and Chief Executive Officer, Levi Strauss & Co. |
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| 2019-03-22 | Michelle Gass has served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Kohl’s Corporation, a leading omnichannel retailer, since 2018. She previously served as its Chief Executive Officer-elect and Chief Merchandising & Customer Officer from 2017 to 2018, Chief Merchandising & Customer Officer from 2015 to 2017, and Chief Customer Officer from 2013 to 2015. Prior to joining Kohl’s, Ms. Gass served in a variety of management positions with Starbucks Corporation from 1996 to 2013, including most recently as President, Starbucks Coffee EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) from 2011 to 2013; President, Seattle’s Best Coffee; Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Category; and various leadership roles in other brand, creative, marketing and strategy functions. Prior to Starbucks, Ms. Gass was with The Procter & Gamble Company. Other Public Company Directorships: Current: Kohl’s Corporation. Committee Memberships: None listed. 2018 Director Compensation: Not stated. |
| 2020-03-20 | Michelle Gass has served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Kohl’s Corporation, a leading omnichannel retailer, since 2018. She previously served as its Chief Executive Officer-elect and Chief Merchandising & Customer Officer from 2017 to 2018, Chief Merchandising & Customer Officer from 2015 to 2017, and Chief Customer Officer from 2013 to 2015. Prior to joining Kohl’s, Ms. Gass served in a variety of management positions with Starbucks Corporation from 1996 to 2013, including most recently as President, Starbucks Coffee EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) from 2011 to 2013; President, Seattle’s Best Coffee; Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Category; and various leadership roles in other brand, creative, marketing and strategy functions. Prior to Starbucks, Ms. Gass was with The Procter & Gamble Company. |
| 2021-03-24 | Michelle Gass has served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Kohl’s Corporation, a leading omnichannel retailer, since 2018. 2020 Non-Employee Director Compensation: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($): 120,000; Stock Awards ($): 190,000; Total ($): 310,000. |
| 2022-03-24 | Michelle Gass has served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Kohl’s Corporation, a leading omnichannel retailer, since 2018. She previously served as its Chief Executive Officer-elect and Chief Merchandising & Customer Officer from 2017 to 2018, Chief Merchandising & Customer Officer from 2015 to 2017, and Chief Customer Officer from 2013 to 2015. Prior to joining Kohl’s, Ms. Gass served in a variety of management positions with Starbucks Corporation from 1996 to 2013, including most recently as President, Starbucks EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) from 2011 to 2013; President, Seattle’s Best Coffee; Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Category; and various leadership roles in other brand, marketing, product management and strategy functions. Prior to Starbucks, Ms. Gass was with The Procter & Gamble Company. Ms. Gass currently serves on the boards of the Retail Industry Leaders Association, the National Retail Federation, and Children’s Wisconsin. 2021 Non-Employee Director Compensation: Michelle Gass Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 120,000 Stock Awards ($) 190,000 Total ($) 310,000 |
| 2023-03-21 | Michelle Gass has served as President of Levi Strauss & Co. since 2023. She previously served as CEO and director of Kohl’s Corporation. Non-employee director compensation: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $120,000; Stock Awards $200,000; All Other Compensation $10,222; Total $330,222. |
| 2024-03-22 | Michelle Gass has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Levi Strauss & Co. since January 2024 and as President of Levi’s in 2023. Prior to that, Ms. Gass served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Kohl’s Corporation, a leading omnichannel retailer, from 2018 to 2022 and as its Chief Executive Officer elect and Chief Merchandising & Customer Officer from 2017 to 2018, Chief Merchandising & Customer Officer from 2015 to 2017, and Chief Customer Officer from 2013 to 2015. Prior to joining Kohl’s, Ms. Gass served in a variety of management positions with Starbucks Corporation from 1996 to 2013, including most recently as President, Starbucks EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) from 2011 to 2013; President, Seattle’s Best Coffee; Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Category; and various leadership roles in other brand, marketing, product management and strategy functions. Prior to Starbucks, Ms. Gass was with The Procter & Gamble Company. Ms. Gass currently serves on the boards of the Retail Industry Leaders Association and the National Retail Federation. Other Public Company Directorships: Current: Levi Strauss & Co. Previous (During Past 5 Years): Kohl’s Corporation (until 2022). Ms. Gass brings to our Board of Directors deep knowledge of the omnichannel retail and consumer products industries gained from over 30 years of experience in retail and consumer goods industries, both domestically and internationally. PepsiCo benefits from her extensive understanding of marketing, product innovation and consumer branding from her various roles at Levi’s, Kohl’s, Starbucks, and Procter & Gamble. As we continue to strengthen our omnichannel capabilities to address evolving consumer preferences, Ms. Gass’ insights in accelerating growth in direct-to-consumer channels and building omnichannel capabilities at Levi’s, as well as driving significant capabilities in digital and growing the e-commerce business during her time at Kohl’s, are particularly helpful. In addition, through her experiences leading large public companies, Kohl’s and Levi’s, and operating businesses at Starbucks, Ms. Gass also offers operational leadership experience, leading and developing strong management teams, as well as creating and implementing strategic plans. 2023 Non-Employee Director Compensation: Michelle Gass Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 120,000 Stock Awards ($) 200,000 All Other Compensation ($) — Total ($) 320,000. |
| 2025-03-28 | Michelle Gass has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Levi Strauss & Co. since 2024. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30